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Curious Collection

#D2C199

RGB 210, 193, 153 · HSL 42°, 39%, 71% · CMYK 0, 8, 27, 18

Curious Collection is #D2C199 in HEX — rgb(210, 193, 153), hsl(42°, 39%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 18%).

Curious Collection pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 39%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D2C199

RGB210, 193, 153

HSL42°, 39%, 71%

HSV42°, 27%, 82%

CMYK0, 8, 27, 18

Decimal13812121

CSS RGBrgb(210, 193, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 39%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Curious Collection N290-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Western Wear K-980

ΔE 0.5 · #D2C098

PPG

Sandy Pail 1104-4

ΔE 0.5 · #D2C098

Benjamin Moore

Splendor AF-385

ΔE 1.2 · #CEBE96

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #CDC196

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 2.6 · #D1BC92

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 2.8 · #D8C7A2

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 3 · #DBC8A2

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 3.2 · #D4C19F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3.2 · #D0C092

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C09C

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.3 · #D9CCA6

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.4 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2C199

#98AAD2

Analogous

#D2A498

#D2C199

#C6D298

Triadic

#D2C199

#98D2C1

#C198D2

Split-Complementary

#D2C199

#98C6D2

#A498D2

Tetradic

#D2C199

#98D2A4

#98AAD2

#D298C6

Monochromatic

#917940

#BBA063

#D2C199

#E9E1CD

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D2C199

#AAD298

#98AAD2

#C198D2

Compound

#D2C199

#C6D298

#98AAD2

#A498D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBCDAD

#E1D9C4

#ECE8DE

Darker

#BEA364

#8E7539

#544420

Saturation

#BEB9AC

#D2C198

#E8CA82

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C199

#CDC49A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C199

#C4C49F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C199

#D4BCC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Curious Collection brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DDBD8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D2C199

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CAC2B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#788CBB

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D2C199;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C199;

CSS Variable

--color-curious-collection: #D2C199;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curious-collection': '#D2C199' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C199] text-[#D2C199]

SCSS

$curious-collection: #D2C199;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C199?

#D2C199 is Curious Collection, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C199 warm or cool?

Curious Collection reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Curious Collection?

Curious Collection works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Curious Collection?

Curious Collection pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Curious Collection?

You can download Curious Collection on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Curious Collection?

The hex code is #D2C199. In RGB it's 210, 193, 153, and in HSL it's 42°, 39%, 71%.

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